WEDDINGS

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 128, 30 December 1938, Page 3

WEDDINGS

BOOM AN—.JOHNSON The Methodist Church, Opotiki, was tluy scene of a picturesque wedding of widespread interest on Wednesday, 28th, .’December at (5.30 *p.m., when Ellen koui.sa, (NOII), second, daughter of Mr. and Airs, T. 0. Johnson, Hridgo Street, Opotiki, been in o' the wife ef lan Hnniierman (Tim), filth son of Mrs. A.. Bodinnn and the lute Air. Hodman, of Morrinsville. The Rev. W. H. Wilson officiated and Miss lYil. Sydenham presided at the organ. Following the ceremony, an appropriate and inspiring solo “Sanctuary o! the Heart,” was sung by Mr. I l '. W. Wingate who was accompanied by Mrs. A. I)awe (Auckland),

The church was artistically arranged with beautiful (lowers by girl friends of the bride, who entered on thei arm of her father, Mr. T. (!. Johnson, who ga.vc her away. Her rich and graceful gown was of silv< r ham-

mer sal in. The bodice was rucked in the centre front, to give a becoming tidiness, with a dainty shaped neckline caught with two diamante clips. The sleeves were gathered fully at the shoulder line and fitting to the wrist's where* they finished in points over the 'minds. The gored ankle-length skirt was fitting in the front and falling info a long graceful train at the hack. The train edge was shaped to correspond with tin* neckline, each scallop being adorned with a dainty spray ol lily-uf-l lie-valley. A narrow belt el the material outlined the waist line and was caught, w ith a dainty spray ol or-

ange-blossom. A short veil ol silver tulle fell from a very becoming coronet O’l silver worn well ‘ back on l.lie head. Silver shoes were worn anil a single, string ol pearls. A heautilul sheaf of sweet peas, gladioli, carnations, and asparagus fern, shading from light to darker pink was (allied. the silver ribbons which tied it falling effectively down tin* from, ol the frock.

In attendance as bridesmaids were Miss Freda Johnson (the bride's sCt - er) and Miss l.enna Hartshornr. I hey wen* similarly trucked in dainty eau-de-nil taffetas which was a charming con trust to the silver ol the bride s frock. The bodices also featured nicking and the becoming shaped neckline, and were shaped to emphasise the waist-line. Cored skirts, lilted to the knees and flared' gracelully to the ankles. The tiny sleeves were fully gathered at the shoulder line and rucked to give fitting above t lie elbows. Simple mid effective bandeaux ol matching velvet flowers and silver leaves were worn and dainty silvi r shoes completed the outfits. Ihe dainty hi pints were in becoming shades of pink sweet peas, carnations and asparagus tern tied with silver rilihofis.

Attending the bridegroom was bis In other, Mr. M. Hodman, nl .Morrin>villi', as best man and Mr. 11..I 1 .. !<■ Smith, of I’otorna. as groemsinau. Mr. Sny Hodman. the bridegroom s brother, attended as uslmr. Alter tin* ceremony a reception was held at the Lyric Hall, where Hu-

large number nl guests was entertained. The tallies were dailitiK alranged in green and pink, and tin* handsome wedding cake held place 01 honour. Mrs. Johnson, tin- Dri ll- - mother, received the guests assisted hv Mrs. (Jny Hodman, sistu-in-law ol the bridegroom. Mrs. Johnson was smartly attired in an ensemble ol ligured elot|tie with navy blue coal, and accessories. She carried a pn-v of deep red carnations. Mis. Hodman wore a smart, frock of chocolate lu-own marueain with a coulee ol hrilliant stripes, smart In-own tlowir trimmed toque and eye-veil and brown ac-cs-sories. Her pesy was of apricot gladioli. '|'|,e usual I oasts were honoured, itev. Wilson acting as nmslcr of < civmonies. Manx eongratnlaion telegram,-, were read by the bridcgroein. taller, many more guests arrived and enjoyed an evening of darning to music supplied by the K-leet rotoiie Oiehestrn.

The. happy couple left the fun* linn timid showers of confetti and good wishes and the singing ol “Hor They are Jolly (Joint Kellmvs”. 'limy departed on tin* lirst slag.- <>i their honeymoon which will comprise a* moltour of tin* North Island. Mr>. .Hodman chose as her travelling out lit a model frock of flowered triple georgette, with hlack knee-length emit, black toya straw hat trimmed with matching Hewers and black velvet rihhens, and- smart hlack accessories. Among the guests, which nuinhervd many local residents were several visitors, including:—Airs. \ i<- Allen (Wlmkatane) the bride’s sister, and

McCullough— burrett i * A very pretty wedding was solemnised in the Methodist Church, Opotiki, on Thursday, .December 2f)th., wlit'ii Daphne May, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. \V. T. Burrett. was united in matrimony to William Jolim only son cl Mr. and Airs. W. McCullough, of To Puke. The- Rev. W. H. Wilson officiated and Miss Beryl Ensoll, of Auckland, played tho wedding music,

ThC bride, who . entered tile church o>u the arm of her lather wore a graceful gewq of Chantilly lace. The skirt was cut on flowing lines and fell into a graceful train bordered with satin flowers. She wore a veil of tulle over the face, caught with a halo of orange- blossoms and carried a bouquet of Christmas lilies and line gvpsophila.

In attendance was her sister Gweiida, who was daintily attired in HivieVa blue marquisette, the lull skirt forming a short train. She wore a matching head-dress of chenille-edged tulle veil and carried a sheaf cf gladioli in pastel shadings.

Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr. Colin C. Howell of To I’uke.

A reception was afterwards held at the . residence, of the bride’s parents. To receive her guests, Mrs. Burrett wore n Iroek of midnight blue embossed romnino with blue hat to tone. She carried a posy of pink arum lilies and larkspur. The bridegroom’s mother wore a. navy floral Iroclc with navy coat and 1 hat and carried a posy of autumn tinted charm dahlias.

The happy couple Inter left by car, the bride travelling in an ensemble of honey gold with brown accessories.

Mr. Allen, .Mr. Johnson (W'linkata lie) Iht* bride's brother, Mr. S. Ibid* iniin (Wellington) the bridegroom's brother, mid .Mrs. S. Hodman, Air. J. Itntlinaii (\Wlli union) , Mr. N. !*<»<!- hum (Morrinsvillo). Mr, H. Hodma-n (To Awamutu), .Mrs. Percy Wright (Devonport) llie hrido’s imnl, .Mrs. Alan spin|o,v* (Devonport,) tlu* bride’s mint, Mr. and Mrs. Ouiuming <HuulIv). Mrs. Ilygrave (To Aroliu). Mr. A. (i. Hult(|iiisl, M.P. and Mrs. Ilult(jnist (W’hukatune), Mr. and Mrs. K. Allen (Kotorun) A- cousins of the bride, Miss Mil vis Spinley„(Dovouport), Miss June Spin lev (Devonport) and Miss Petty Wright (Devonport).